IEEE 1692-2023

This document presents engineering design guidelines for the prevention of lightning damage to communications equipment within structures.

This guide provides methods and practices that have proven reliable in industry application for minimizing lightning-related damages to communications equipment located within structures, including those co-located with radio transmission towers or in other challenging environments, with consideration for preserving compliance with applicable codes.

Revision Standard - Active. Methods and practices necessary to reduce the risk of damages to communications equipment within structures arising from lightning surges causing ground potential rise and similar potential differences are addressed in this guide.